Ph.D. Programs

Doctoral Dissertation

Assumption University
Bangkok, Thailand
October 2000

GENERATING DVR DATA MODEL FOR DATA WAREHOUSE
by
Paisarn Trakulsuk


A doctoral dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Information Systems.

Examination Committee :
Prof. Dr. Srisakdi Charmonman
Assoc.Prof. Somchai Tayarnyong
Assist Rrof. Dr. Vichit Avatchanakorn
Air Marshal Dr.Chulit Meesajjee
Dr.Chamnong Jungthirapanich
Asst. Prof. Dr.Ouen Pin-ngen
Assist. Prof. Dr. Suphamit Chittayasothorn
Dr. Boonyarit Phokrud

Name :
Paisarn Trakulsuk

Nationality :
Thai

Previous Degree :
Master of Sciences in CIS
Assumption University, Thailand

Bachelor of Business Administration (Business Computer)
Assumption University, Thailand


Approval Page

RESEARCH TITLE 	: Generating DVR Data Model for Data Warehouse
CANDIDATE NAME 	: Somsong Chiraphadkanakul
ADVISOR NAME	: Asst. Prof. Dr.Vichai Avatchanakorn
ACADEMIC YEAR  	: 2000
The Graduate School of Assumption University had approved this dissertation as a partial fulfillment of the requirement for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Information Systems


Abstract

The valuable information from multiple data sources in warehouse database is summarized in form of multidimensional data model, generally implemented in relational database. This research presents a procedure to generate the Dimension, Variable, and Relative Dimension of multidimensional data model used in the Multidimensional On-Line Analytical Prosessing (MOLAP) concept.

The proposed model is presented in two concepts: (1) Building DVR model of warehouse database, the proposed procedure consists of classification, partitioning, and clustering models. (2) The DVR data model design using graph model, the proposed design shows how to provide data support intelligence through multidimensional data analysis when there are huge amount of online data. This design also reprosents a fact scheme that intergates relative information and external sources, as well as extends the algorithms to build DVR patterns of multidimensional data model.


Acknowledgements

Several People have made contribution to this research. The writer would like to acknowledge their efforts and thank them for their contributions.

He would like to gratefully acknowledge to parent who motivated him for studying Ph.D. Program in Assumption University. In Particular he would like to thank Asst.Prof.Dr. Vichit Avatchanakorn, his project advisor, who gave the idea and advice given in to preparation of this research.

He would like to thank to Prof.Dr. Srisakdi Chamonman, Chaiman of Ph.D. Program, and the committees, Air Marshal Dr. Chulit Meesajjee, Assoc.Prof.Somchai Thayarmyong, Asst.Prof.Dr. Ouen Pin-ngen, Assoc.Prof.Dr. Suphamit Chittayasothorn, Dr. Chamnong Jungthirapanich, and Dr. Boonyarit Phokrud for their valuable suggestions and shared the ideas of significant mentions to develop his research.

He extend his sincere thank to Mr. Jaime Cabrara who helped him to check and prove the contents and grammar of his research. Lastly he would like to thank you the reader, and hope you find the content of its useful and easy to read.


Table of Contents

Abstract
Acknowledgements
Nomenclature
List of Figures
list of Tables

Chapter 1 : Introduction
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Overview of Data Warehousing
1.3 Overview of Multidimensional Databases
1.4 Literature Reviews
1.5 Data Structure Design Problems
1.6 Scope and Objectives of the Research
1.7 Organization of the Research

Chapter 2 : Data Structure Modeling
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Approaches to Data Architecture
2.3 The DVR Model
2.4 OLAP Methodology
2.5 Conclusion

Chapter 3 : DVR Data Model Generation
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Generating the DVR Data Structure
3.3 Conclusion

Chapter 4 : DVR Data Model Design via Graph Model
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Designing Data Model via Graph Model
4.3 Conclusion

Chapter 5 : Application to Engine Cost System
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Data Sources
5.3 Definitions of Data Codes
5.4 A DVR Model Example
5.5 Conclusion

Chapter 6 : Conclusion and Recommendations

Appendix A : Data Transformation and Data Loading
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